Description:
Guest Guiding and ExperiencesLead guests on safaris, nature walks, and other outdoor activities, ensuring a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience.Share in-depth knowledge of local wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts.Team Leadership and SupervisionSupervise and support a team of field guides or junior guides, ensuring consistency in service quality and safety.Schedule shifts, assign duties, and assist in staff development and training.Training and MentorshipProvide training in guiding skills, guest interaction, wildlife interpretation, and safety protocols.Mentor trainee guides and assess their readiness for independent guiding.Guest Interaction and ServiceEngage with guests professionally, answer questions, and tailor experiences to guest interests and needs.Resolve any issues or special requests related to excursions or activities.Safety and Risk ManagementEnsure all excursions follow strict safety procedures.Conduct risk assessments and emergency preparedness drills.Vehicle and Equipment OversightMonitor the maintenance and cleanliness of game drive vehicles, binoculars, rifles (if applicable), and other guiding equipment.Conservation and Environmental StewardshipPromote conservation principles and responsible tourism practices.Report environmental concerns or wildlife sightings to management or research teams.Liaison with ManagementCommunicate guest feedback, wildlife activity, and operational needs to lodge or operations management.Assist with activity planning and guest itinerary coordination.Administrative DutiesKeep records of sightings, guide logs, vehicle checks, and incident reports.Ensure compliance with all guiding regulations and licensing.- Guest Guiding and Experiences
- Lead guests on safaris, nature walks, and other outdoor activities, ensuring a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience.
- Share in-depth knowledge of local wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts.
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise and support a team of field guides or junior guides, ensuring consistency in service quality and safety.
- Schedule shifts, assign duties, and assist in staff development and training.
- Training and Mentorship
- Provide training in guiding skills, guest interaction, wildlife interpretation, and safety protocols.
- Mentor trainee guides and assess their readiness for independent guiding.
- Guest Interaction and Service
- Engage with guests professionally, answer questions, and tailor experiences to guest interests and needs.
- Resolve any issues or special requests related to excursions or activities.
- Safety and Risk Management
- Ensure all excursions follow strict safety procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments and emergency preparedness drills.
- Vehicle and Equipment Oversight
- Monitor the maintenance and cleanliness of game drive vehicles, binoculars, rifles (if applicable), and other guiding equipment.
- Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
- Promote conservation principles and responsible tourism practices.
- Report environmental concerns or wildlife sightings to management or research teams.
- Liaison with Management
- Communicate guest feedback, wildlife activity, and operational needs to lodge or operations management.
- Assist with activity planning and guest itinerary coordination.
- Administrative Duties
- Keep records of sightings, guide logs, vehicle checks, and incident reports.
- Ensure compliance with all guiding regulations and licensing.
Requirements:
- Guest Guiding and Experiences
- Lead guests on safaris, nature walks, and other outdoor activities, ensuring a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience.
- Share in-depth knowledge of local wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts.
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise and support a team of field guides or junior guides, ensuring consistency in service quality and safety.
- Schedule shifts, assign duties, and assist in staff development and training.
- Training and Mentorship
- Provide training in guiding skills, guest interaction, wildlife interpretation, and safety protocols.
- Mentor trainee guides and assess their readiness for independent guiding.
- Guest Interaction and Service
- Engage with guests professionally, answer questions, and tailor experiences to guest interests and needs.
- Resolve any issues or special requests related to excursions or activities.
- Safety and Risk Management
- Ensure all excursions follow strict safety procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments and emergency preparedness drills.
- Vehicle and Equipment Oversight
- Monitor the maintenance and cleanliness of game drive vehicles, binoculars, rifles (if applicable), and other guiding equipment.
- Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
- Promote conservation principles and responsible tourism practices.
- Report environmental concerns or wildlife sightings to management or research teams.
- Liaison with Management
- Communicate guest feedback, wildlife activity, and operational needs to lodge or operations management.
- Assist with activity planning and guest itinerary coordination.
- Administrative Duties
- Keep records of sightings, guide logs, vehicle checks, and incident reports.
- Ensure compliance with all guiding regulations and licensing.
- Lead guests on safaris, nature walks, and other outdoor activities, ensuring a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience.
- Share in-depth knowledge of local wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts.
- Supervise and support a team of field guides or junior guides, ensuring consistency in service quality and safety.
- Schedule shifts, assign duties, and assist in staff development and training.
- Provide training in guiding skills, guest interaction, wildlife interpretation, and safety protocols.
- Mentor trainee guides and assess their readiness for independent guiding.
- Engage with guests professionally, answer questions, and tailor experiences to guest interests and needs.
- Resolve any issues or special requests related to excursions or activities.
- Ensure all excursions follow strict safety procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments and emergency preparedness drills.
- Monitor the maintenance and cleanliness of game drive vehicles, binoculars, rifles (if applicable), and other guiding equipment.
- Promote conservation principles and responsible tourism practices.
- Report environmental concerns or wildlife sightings to management or research teams.
- Communicate guest feedback, wildlife activity, and operational needs to lodge or operations management.
- Assist with activity planning and guest itinerary coordination.
- Keep records of sightings, guide logs, vehicle checks, and incident reports.
- Ensure compliance with all guiding regulations and licensing.
15 May 2025;
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